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Saturday, January 16, 2016

Eve's Teapot Tour

Grab your cup and saucer, make a pot of tea (a big pot) and settle in as you join us on our tour of a few of Eve's teapots. I am not a teapot expert and hopefully Eve will let me know if anything I am posting is not correct. As you can see, it was a lot to take in and sometimes I was so engrossed in the story, I forgot to take notes. Eve has over 450 teapots and over 180 of them are on display. She began collecting back in 1980 with a Price Kensington teapot. After she acquired three teapots, she realized she had a collection.

Display cabinet between the dining and kitchen

Other half of the cabinet

(I love all the Disney teapots!)

Ronald Reagan Hall teapot

Margaret Thatcher

This adorable teapot has no lid as it fills from the bottom, as you can see in the photo below.

When I got home, I pulled out my old Collectible Teapot Calendars and The Wicked Witch was indeed in the calendar.

The Jungle Book

In this room, Eve displays her teapots among her books, keeping to the theme of the books.

Mrs. Potts and Chip

The teapot with Eve's phone booth, among the English book collection.

Travel in England books along with a British Taxi teapot.

Even the top of the bookshelves hold teapots.

We reminisced a bit about the old wringer washing machines when she shared this teapot.

Eve has an amazing collection

This white teapot with the salt glazed pewter lid dates prior to 1800

Eve has only seen one other teapot like this.

Pink mini Wedgwood

The teapoy, or tea canister on the left holds dry tea.

This child's set really works.

Eve's favorite teapot is the pink trimmed Neptune Belleek with a second black mark.

In front is anther Belleek with a third black mark. She said these make the best tea and keep it warm.

This Prince Charles cup has an ear handle.

Wedgwood Black Basalt with widow of Zarephath finial

Queen Victoria Copeland Spode

King George V and Queen Mary

King Edward and Queen Alexandra

Wedgwood King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Wedgwood Queen Elizabeth in Royal Blue Jasper

Edward VIII

Shelley Children's tea ware

Antique European teapot dating 1790-1815 from France or Germany

Holds 3.5 - 4 ounces

George VI Teacup and Saucer

Commemorated a visit to Canada in 1939

Wedgwood Creamware

Diplomatic Souvenir Gift to some of the US Party

Part of a limited 500 issue

Cream and non lidded sugar

SYP - Simple . . . yet perfect

Tilting Teapot invented by Lord Peter Dundonald of Scotland

The teapot is tipped on it's side to brew the tea, then stood upright to separate the leaves from the tea.

Tea Party scene in Alice In Wonderland Pop Up Book by Robert Sabuda

Eve's Teaware served as the model for this Collectible Teapot Puzzle

Tinkerbell Tea Set

Very rare red Wedgwood teapot

The Eccentric Teapot Book and teapot

Eve is also a writer, having been featured in many tea magazines.

She has Writer's Desk teapots in four sizes.

Eve shared a delightful story about her delivery of Gerard Merlot Macarons

Eve's writing desk was made to her specifications by Mr. Keim, an Amish man from Applecreek, Ohio. It is made of Ohio cherry and since she couldn't decide if she wanted a finial, it is removable!

Eve's King Edward teapot was on a shelf in an English antique shop, waiting on shipment to her. The shop owner had purchased the teapot at an auction for her. He called to ask if she would mind having her teapot photographed for the Novelty Teapot Collectors book.

Eve is a retired OB nurse. These two paintings by P Buckley Moss feature nurses. Eve has them hanging near her desk.

Not only do you find a huge collection of tea pots at Eve's she also features her passion in her home decor. I instantly fell in love with this curtain!

Eve also played a selection on her player piano for us.

All too soon it was time to say goodbye, but the teapot and I had a wonderful day at Eve's!

A HUGE thank you to Eve and Bob Dear for opening their home to me. I wish I lived closer so we could share tea more often. Thank you for coming along on our visit.

17 comments:

What an amazing collection - and to think this is a mere portion of the actual collection! I saw a few I have, I few I could kick myself for not buying them when I saw them, and many that I would like to have! Thank you Eve, for sharing your collection with Teresa and the Tardis so that we could also enjoy them!

A big thank you to Teresa for spending the day with you and posting it for us and a big thank you to you for such a fun time for her to share with us.I especially loved the tour of the teapots and the song at the pump player piano.

How delightful to see Eve's collection. I used to enjoy Eve's posts on the ATAA Yahoo Group before I transitioned to the ATAA Facebook Group. I wish Teresa and Eve would join us on Facebook.Rochelle, ATAA

Hmm, what special dispensation does one need to get their comment published in a timely manner? It has been almost a week since I made a time sensitive comment that I wanted Eve to read since I doubt that she will retroactively be looking at comments. I am going to save myself any future frustration and view this Blog as "Read Only" and "No Comment" since I do not plan on becoming a Blogger. This must be a popular site for spam since it is focused on preventing spam rather timely posting of non-Blogger comments. Curious how long it will take for this comment to be read. No hard feelings, but I had to express myself and there is no turning back. Rochelle, ATAA

For Rochelle, I often have trouble posting on blogs, not just the ATAA ones. Somehow it just either all disappears or shows up days later. As for Eve doing ATAA Facebook, it is not going to happen. I happen to like the original form and don't have time for the other one.

Awww....how sweet! What a blessing! Eve's teapot collection is so extensive and beautiful!!! Love the whimsical Tinkerbell set...Shelley is always a favorite and Belleek is gorgeous! What a lovely day you must have enjoyed together :) Thanks to Eve for opening her home to you so we may all enjoy her wonderful collection!